CVE-2023-40051

Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge File Upload via Directory Traversal

Description

This issue affects Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge in versions 11.7 prior to 11.7.18, 12.2 prior to 12.2.13, and innovation releases prior to 12.8.0. An attacker can formulate a request for a WEB transport that allows unintended file uploads to a server directory path on the system running PASOE. If the upload contains a payload that can further exploit the server or its network, the launch of a larger scale attack may be possible.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory progress.com
Affected: Progress Software Corporation OpenEdge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.progress.com/openedge product
https://community.progress.com/s/article/Important-Progress-OpenEdge-Critical-Alert-for-Progress-Application-Server-in-OpenEdge-PASOE-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Vulnerability-in-WEB-Transport vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40051?
CVE-2023-40051 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40051?
To fix CVE-2023-40051, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40051 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40051 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40051?
CVE-2023-40051 affects Progress Software Corporation OpenEdge.
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